Faith must show up in daily prayer
“Many people go to work and go to school, but they yet pray.”
A Muslim's faith must become real through the pillars, especially regular salah, inner conviction, awareness of Allah, preparation for the Last Day, responsible relationships, and active community participation.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Explains the Hadith of Jibril and Islam’s five pillars, emphasizing salah as central.
- Discusses iman in the unseen and applying faith in everyday actions.
- Defines ihsan as worshipping Allah while knowing that He sees us.
- Explains that the timing of Judgment is hidden and urges preparation through faithful living.
- Highlights end-times signs involving family roles, material priorities, zakat, and care for orphans.
- Encourages families to attend Muslim Heritage Month events and learn Muslim history in New Jersey.
In the khateeb's words
“Many people go to work and go to school, but they yet pray. This is foundational.”
“Don't worry what people sees about you. We are more worried of what people think about me than what Allah thinks about me.”
“What will you prepare for it? Don't worry when it will happen. What will you prepare for it, guys?”
“Take your kids, look at the calendar, see where they are Muslim heritage events.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah begins with the Hadith of Jibril, which presents Islam, iman, and ihsan as foundations of religious life. It emphasizes salah as the central support of Islam and asks us to let belief in the unseen shape ordinary actions. Ihsan means worshipping Allah with the awareness that He sees us, so we should care more about Allah’s approval than people’s opinions. Since only Allah knows when the Last Day will come, our task is to prepare through faithful living and responsible relationships. The khateeb also encouraged families to attend Muslim Heritage Month events so children can see and value Muslim contributions in New Jersey.
- What does it mean to remember that Allah sees us?
- How can we make prayer a stronger part of our daily routine?
- What Muslim Heritage Month event would you like our family to attend?
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